Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rose-tinted

adjective
/ˈroʊz ˈtɪntɪd/
Definition
Having a positive or optimistic view of a situation, often unrealistically so.
Examples
  • She viewed her childhood with a rose-tinted nostalgia, forgetting the struggles they faced.
  • His rose-tinted glasses made him overlook the challenges that lay ahead in the project.
Meaning
The term ‘rose-tinted’ describes a perspective that tends to see things more positively or favorably than they might realistically be.
Synonyms
  • Optimistic
  • Idealistic
  • Unrealistic
  • Utopian